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LB59 FCY

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,507 miles

Centre exhaust mounting strap missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroding.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside front wheel outer rim slightly buckled.

Offside front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight weep from offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 127,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting strap missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroding.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside front wheel outer rim slightly buckled.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Offside front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight weep from offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,919 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S dipped beam output poor

O/S/F outer cv boot weeping slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,038 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.6mm and outer sidewall perishing.

Offside dipped beam output poor.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking and weeping slightly.

Vibration/noise from offside of engine. Advise further investigation.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.6mm and outer sidewall perishing.

Offside dipped beam output poor.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking and weeping slightly.

Vibration/noise from offside of engine. Advise further investigation.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,010 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,467 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Offside Dipped Beam output poor.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily worn on outer edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,066 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside dipped beam output slightly low.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,358 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside headlamp output poor.

Offside rear tyre worn enevenly and low on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly bent.

Nearside headlamp output poor.

Offside rear tyre worn enevenly and low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,328 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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LB59 FCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB59 FCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB59 FCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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